Nissan Elgrand highway star auto vs Nissan Micra: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Nissan Elgrand highway star auto
83%
MOT pass rate · 78 vehicles
More reliable
Nissan Micra
71%
MOT pass rate · 829,762 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Nissan Elgrand highway star auto is the more reliable of the two — 83% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Nissan Elgrand highway star auto | Nissan Micra |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 83% ✓ | 71% |
| MOT failure rate | 17% ✓ | 29% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.4 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 72,286 mi | 85,745 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 78 | 829,762 |
Most common faults
Nissan Elgrand highway star auto
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nissan Micra
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Nissan Elgrand highway star auto is the more reliable of the two — 83% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.